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Curly hair must haves! 👩🦱
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items These are my favorite products for curly hair, all of which I've repurchased and keep in my rotation. I tend to dry curls so many of these products prioritize restoring moisture and reducing breakage. :)
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Shampoo & Conditioner
Curl Creams & Gels
Hair Masks
Everything else...
Shampoo & Conditioner
My curls tend to be pretty dry so this shampoo really works for me. Also I love the scent! I LOVE this entire collection, it's a must-try.
SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Shampoo Kalahari Melon Oil & Marula Oil Infused w/ Hyaluronic Serum
Makes detangling so quick, even if you have a lot of knots. I LOVE this entire collection, it's a must-try.
SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Conditioner Kahalari Melon Oil & Marula Oil Infused w/ Hyaluronic Serum
This is my OG. It was the first shampoo I found that actually made a difference for my dry hair.
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo - SheaMoisture
This conditioner was my first great find on my curly journey. Detangling is easy and I find it does reduce frizz.
Curl & Shine Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioner - SheaMoisture
Makes for a refreshing wash.
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo - Mielle
Easy to detangle and adds shine.
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner - Mielle
Curl Creams & Gels
Elongates and hydrates your curls without leaving a flaky residue. I love how it enhances my curls without leaving them crunchy.
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curling Gel
Enhances your curls and it's super lightweight, doesn't feel like you have any product in your hair.
Ouidad Advance Climate Control Styler Cream
I like to put this gel after some curl cream and I think it works well against frizz.
Curls Like Us Define & Seal Curl Defining Gelée - Joico
It's a very moisturizing style cream since it uses shea butter. The consistency is thick so a little goes a long way.
TGIN Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer with Shea Butter + Vitamin E
I like that it's lightweight and smells amazing. Also works well for my medium-thick curls.
Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Curlsmith
This is one of my absolute favorite curl creams, it hydrates and leaves my hair less frizzy. I LOVE this entire collection, it's a must-try.
SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Multi-Tasking Volume Cream Kalahari Melon Oil & Marula Oil Infused with Hyaluronic Serum
Hair Masks
I've been told it's recommended to do a hair mask every week or every other since curly hair tends to be dry. And since my hair gets very dry, consistent hair masks make a huge difference!
It's very hydrating and smells amazing.
Amika The Kure Intense Repair Mask
Works super well to condition dry, damaged hair.
Mielle Organics Babassu Mint Deep Conditioner
Everything else...
Here you'll find mousses, leave-ins, refresher sprays, etc..
Great mousse that smells so good and helps with frizz. I love to use it on my Day 2 hair while it's dry.
Camille Rose Spiked Honey Mousse – 4-in-1 Hair Styling ...
Perfect for moisturizing and refreshing your curls. I find that it really helps tame my frizz. Since it's a spray it's easier to apply than a cream leave-in and I love that.
Moisture Memory Weightless Leave-In - Curlsmith
It's easy to apply and massaging it into your scalp makes your end-of-day routine extra relaxing.
Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs + Honey Ultimate Strength Serum
This hydrating refresher spray is great for on the go. I LOVE this entire collection, it's a must-try.
SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Refresher Spray Kalahari Melon Oil & Marula Oil Infused with/ Hyaluronic Serum